Sunday 8th May, during our National Mill’s Weekend celebrations, saw the launch of our new meadow restoration project. Twenty nine volunteers, including family groups took part in our historic ‘Tentergarth’ meadow plant survey.
Thanks to our local funders, we’ve now been able to continue our volunteer work programme, provide community events and reclaim our overgrown…
Community tree planting event Saturday 19th March, 1-4 PM.
We had over 35 lovely people join us for our hedge tree planting community event on Saturday. There were people of all ages and backgrounds who took part; locals and visitors to the area.
This took place on a perfect sunny day which also…
Eskdale Mill in Boot is the last remaining working water powered corn mill in the Lake District National Park and has developed into a superb visitor attraction (with award-winning exhibitions) in the last couple of years. It makes a valuable contribution to tourism and provides volunteer opportunities in the valley. Visitor feedback has consistently been…
See our article below as featured in local and museum news in November 2021:
Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust has won a prestigious Engaging People Award from the Association for Heritage Interpretation for Eskdale Mill.
Taking top prize in the Indoors category, Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust worked with Minerva Heritage Ltd to support…
******* CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER FORECAST ******* Sunday 31st October, 10am-4.30pm
Come and discover spooky tales and traditional folklore of the old “corpse road” from Wasdale to Eskdale above Boot village, taking in the ancient trackways of Eskdale Moor as featured in “The Corpse Roads of Cumbria written by Alan Cleaver and…
Come for a guided walk with us along the ancient trackways as featured in Alan Cleaver’s book, “Get Lost”. Alan has a lovely way of sharing stories and tales of these hidden places set amongst the backdrop of one of the most beautiful valleys of the Lake District.
The easy going walk around Boot…
Expect a friendly welcome to our unique visitor attraction this Christmas.
There’ll be some festive cheer as you step back in time with our exhibitions and absorb yourself into the natural surrounding on our grounds.
Book online to secure your exclusive slot by visiting http://www.eskdalemill.co.uk/visit
DUE TO EXPECTED ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WE HAVE POSTPONED THIS EVENT UNTIL SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER.
Now that bird nesting season is over and the blackberries have finished, the time has arrived to take control of the overgrown brambles in our meadow.
Using traditional methods and handtools, you are invited to join our volunteer team and…
Please see our latest audited financial report here EMHT 2019 financial report
This public document will remain on our governance pages and can also be found on Charities Commission and Companies House websites.
We’ve finally moved into the 21st Century and given more choice to people interested in becoming a member.
We also have more tariffs at very attractive rates, such as partners/friends for £22.50 and family groups for £30.
There are now 3 ways to become a member:
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